AI Policy Lead, Education Tech Governance

Gates Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 209,100 - 324,100; Full time

Job summary

Gates Foundation in Washington, D.C. is seeking a policy-focused expert to advance the foundation’s AI policy agenda. The role requires translating tech developments into actionable insights for education policy across federal and state systems.

This is a limited‑term position for 24 months in our Washington, DC office. You will engage with technology sector partners, regulators, and educators to shape policy guidance that informs investments and initiatives in AI-enabled tools for students and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Significant experience in technology policy, AI governance, or a closely related field.
• Mastery‑level knowledge of the AI governance landscape, including regulatory activity in the U.S.
• Ability to translate complex technical and regulatory developments into clear analysis for diverse audiences.
• Comfort operating in a policy environment spanning multiple administrations and states.
• Strong analytical and research skills to assess developments and derive implications.
• Familiarity with K‑12 or postsecondary policy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as internal resource on AI safety, governance, regulation, and technology policy; monitor developments and translate implications for education policy agenda.
• Collaborate with the senior program officer for AI and data infrastructure to ground AI policy perspectives.
• Synthesize evolving technical and regulatory context quickly and accurately.
• Develop briefing materials translating AI governance into actionable implications for leadership and partners.
• Advise program strategy teams on the technology policy landscape and regulatory developments.
• Identify relevant AI governance convenings and contacts worth cultivating.
• Support engagement with tech sector partners, AI governance organizations, and federal agencies.
• Cultivate relationships across technology, academia, civil society, and government.
• Communicate complex policy developments clearly to leadership and external audiences.
• Support inclusive culture by modeling behaviors and timely issue escalation.

Skills

Technology policy

AI governance

Analytical skills

Policy communication

Stakeholder relationships

Regulatory landscape

Education policy

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent

Job description

Gates Foundation in Washington, D.C. is seeking a policy-focused expert to advance the foundation’s AI policy agenda. The role requires translating tech developments into actionable insights for education policy across federal and state systems.

This is a limited‑term position for 24 months in our Washington, DC office. You will engage with technology sector partners, regulators, and educators to shape policy guidance that informs investments and initiatives in AI-enabled tools for students and